When in spanish
pronunciation: kuɑndoʊ part of speech: adverb
when1 = cuando, una vez que.
Example: When the record transfer is complete, the catalog summary screen is shown for the new record so that the user can review and update it.more:
» as and when = allí donde, como y cuando.
Example: At the two extremes, the order may simply be decided for each topic as and when it arises, and followed thereafter.» at a time when = en un momento en el que.
Example: The business community entered the field at a time when the world economy was shaken by the oil price rises of the seventies.» back in the days when = cuando, en la época en que.
Example: Back in the days when archaeology was a developing discipline, it was -- ike so many things -- dominated by men.» even when = aunque, aun cuando.
Example: On-line data banks are still expanding, as they provide unrivalled services, even when these have to be paid for by users.» except when = excepto en el caso de que, menos en el caso de que.
Example: There is therefore no justification for repeating the author's name except when the name in the heading differs significantly from that following the title.» if and when = cuando...; si es que...; si acaso.
Example: They haven't experienced it in their own lives, so they figure that they'll think about it if and when the time comes.» if and when = siempre y cuando.
Example: That concern is relevant only if and when they succeed.» needs must when the devil drives = no hay escapatoria, no hay más remedio.
Example: The work has to be done as we have no choice; as they say, needs must when the devil drives.» on occasions when = en aquellas ocasiones cuando.
Example: On occasions when the title is not appropriate for use as a filing element, a chronological order of entries for documents according to the date of publication of the document may be preferred.» Pronombre + will believe it when + Pronombre + see it = lo + creer + cuando lo + ver.
Example: As for corrective measures having been taken, we'll believe it when we see it.» there + be + no telling when = no saberse cuándo, no haber forma/manera/modo de averiguar/conocer/saber cuándo.
Example: There is no telling when the full potential of information technology for preservation and dissemination will be realized.» there was a time when = hubo una época en la que.
Example: There was a time when they could actually influence things -- these days they're just barking at the moon hoping they're not in the next layoff.» time flies when you're having fun = el tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes, el tiempo vuela cuando te lo pasas bien.
Example: 'A watched pot never boils' and, conversely, 'time flies when you're having fun' nicely capture the observation that the degree of attention paid to the passing of time contributes to its subjective duration = "El que espera desespera" y, lo opuesto, "el tiempo vuela cuando te diviertes" refleja bien la idea de que el grado de atención que se presta al paso del tiempo contribuye a su duración subjetiva.» usher in + the day when = ofrecer la posibilidad de que.
Example: The adoption of ISBD will usher in the day when the entries produced in any country will readily be integrable in the catalogs of any other country.» way back when = hace mucho tiempo (cuando).
Example: It takes me back way back when we were young and we were friends.» when + Alguien + sneeze, + Otro + catch cold = cuando a Alguien le ocurre Algo, Otra Persona sufre las consecuencias. [Usado para expresar la influencia que alguien tiene sobre otro]
Example: When the Library of Congress sneezes, we all catch cold.» when (all/everything) is said and done = después de todo, en resumidas cuentas, al fin y al cabo, al final de cuentas, a fin de cuentas, no obstante.
Example: When all is said and done, however, this great encyclopedia is now back on track after a period of confusion and frustration = No obstante, al final de cuentas esta gran enciclopedia vuelve a ser lo que era después de un periodo de confusión y frustración.» when applicable = cuando proceda, cuando sea el caso.
Example: When applicable, local and national sales/purchase taxes [e.g. Value Added Tax (VAT)] are included = Cuando proceda, se incluyen los impuestos locales y nacionales por las ventas/compras [por ejemplo, Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA)].» when available = cuando + estar + disponible.
Example: Currently, customers are being advised to order units online and they will ship when available.» when + Gerundio = al + Infinitivo.
Example: Thus the name of a conference may be used either as a main or an added entry when cataloguing conference proceedings.» when hell freezes over = cuando las ranas críen pelos.
Example: After claiming they'd get back together 'when hell freezes over,' The Eagles did exactly that and this excellent album is the result.» when in + Nombre = cuando se está en + Nombre.
Example: The command function 'HELP' is used to obtain guidance online when in difficulty.» when in Rome (do as the Romans do) = donde fueres haz lo que vieres.
Example: 'When in Rome do as the Romans do,' the key word being integrate within the society you live in = "Donde fueres haz lo que vieres", la idea clave es que debemos integrarnos en la sociedad en la que vivamos.» when (in/the) hell...? = ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the hell did you get so negative?.» when it came to + Gerundio = a la hora de + Infinitivo, cuando llegó la hora de + Infinitivo.
Example: Its main value, however, was in forging close links with the community workers, which proved invaluable when it came to compiling the local information file.» when it comes to + Gerundio = cuando se trata de + Infinitivo, a la hora de + Infinitivo.
Example: Even such devices are much too slow when it comes, for example, to matching a set of finger prints with one of five million on file.» when it comes to the crunch = a la hora de la verdad, llegada la hora de la verdad, llegado el momento de la verdad, en tiempos de apuros, en momentos de apuros, en momentos difíciles, en momentos de dificultad(es).
Example: Interestingly, when it comes to the crunch, there seem to be a hell of a lot of agnostics out there.» when it rains, it pours = las degracias nunca vienen solas; llover sobre mojado; eramos pocos y parió la abuela; a perro flaco, todo son pulgas; al perro flaco, todo se le vuelven pulgas. [Usado más frecuentemente en inglés americano]
Example: It's one of those 'When it rains, it pours' kind of weeks -- Our doggy had knee surgery last week and she needs a lot of attention and, as a result, we haven't been sleeping well.» when necessary = cuando sea necesario, puntualmente, de forma puntual.
Example: Use pesticides only when necessary and only in amounts that will adequately control pests.» when needed = cuando haga falta, cuando sea necesario, cuando se necesite.
Example: I also fitted a reserve diesel tank that holds 18 litres of diesel that can be drained into the main tank when needed.» when + Participio Pasado = siempre que se + Subjuntivo.
Example: However, a large collection of documents is of little value in itself unless documents can be recovered when needed.» when pigs fly = cuando las ranas críen pelos.
Example: Somebody once told me that Arabs and Jews will come together when pigs fly.» when possible = siempre que + ser + posible, si + ser + posible, cuando + ser + posible.
Example: Heat stroke is very serious, so work during cooler hours of the day when possible.» when push comes to shove = a la hora de la verdad, llegada la hora de la verdad, llegado el momento de la verdad, en tiempos de apuros, en momentos de apuros.
Example: When push comes to shove, it seems that short-term economic interests steamroller scientific arguments.» when the chips are down = a la hora de la verdad, llegada la hora de la verdad, llegado el momento de la verdad, en momentos de apuros, en tiempos de apuros, en momentos difíciles, en momentos de dificultad(es).
Example: When the chips are down, these civilized people, they'll eat each other.» when the chips are up = cuando todo va viento en popa, cuando todo marcha viento en popa, cuando todo va a las mil maravillas, cuando todo marcha a las mil maravillas.
Example: Most her friends seem to be there when the chips are up but nowhere to be found when the chips are down.» when the crunch comes to the crunch = a la hora de la verdad, llegada la hora de la verdad, llegado el momento de la verdad, en momentos de apuros, en tiempos de apuros, en momentos difíciles, en momentos de dificultad(es).
Example: But above all, he is still my brother and when the crunch comes to the crunch, we will all be there for him, no matter what the circumstances.» when the going gets tough = cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles.
Example: When the going gets tough, focus on how far you have come not on how far you must go.» When the going gets tough, the tough get going = Cuando las cosas se ponen duras, los duros se crecen.
Example: 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going' is an inspirational quote that has motivated many athletes to push through adversity and achieve success = "Cuando las cosas se ponen duras, los duros crecen" es una cita inspiradora que ha motivado a muchas atletas para superar las adversidades y lograr el éxito.» when the need arises = siempre que surja la necesidad, siempre que surge la necesidad, cuando surja la necesidad, cuando surge la necesidad.
Example: Discipline or admonition is an important and serious part of church life which needs to be done correctly and sincerely when the need arises.» when the time comes = cuando llegue la hora.
Example: It will pay, incidentally, to study the user's manual as much as possible: while all the technical details may not be of immediate interest, it will be easier to discuss faults, modifications and extensions with the supplier when the time comes.» when the weather permits = cuando el tiempo lo permita.
Example: A leaflet stand is placed outside the van when the weather permits.» when the worst comes to the worst = a la hora de la verdad, en apuros, en un momento de apuros.
Example: When the worst comes to the worst what we should really fear is ourselves, and each other.» while/when the cat's away, the mouse/mice will play = ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe!.
Example: That kind of breakdown is mirrored with other countries as well -- what it tells us is while the cat's away, the mice will play.when2 = cuándo.
Example: When can I deduct the cost of meals from my income tax?.more:
» God knows when = Dios sabe cuándo.
Example: We've been best friends since God knows when.» when (in) the dickens...? = ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the dickens are you going to learn?.» when on (this) earth...? = ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When on this earth have we ever got anything for free?.» when the devil...? = ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the devil did you guys start this?.» when the fuck...? = ¿cuándo coño...?, ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the fuck did everyone turn stupid?.» when the heck...? = ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the heck did juggling become a sport?.» when the shit...? = ¿cuándo mierda...?, ¿cuándo diablos...?, ¿cuándo demonios...?, ¿cuándo narices...?.
Example: When the shit did she get engaged?.» who knows when = quién sabe cuándo.
Example: Avoid starting a project and leaving it half-finished until who knows when.